Financial Accountant

Financial Accountant

Status: Full time, permanent

Location: Ohio History Center, Columbus OH

Salary: $55,000-60,000 per year

Benefits: Full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, retirement pension, paid time off and holidays

Summary:

The Financial Accountant works as part of the accounting team to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting. Responsible for month-end and year-end closing processes and financial statement preparation; maintaining various financial schedules for accrual and project management purposes; performing monthly reconciliations on balance sheet accounts. The Financial Accountant serves in a primary supporting role to the Accounting Manager in matters related to the organization's financial reporting and oversight.

Essential Functions:

• Prepare timely and accurate monthly financial statements, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules in accordance with GAAP.
• Maintain the general ledger, accrued revenue and expense schedules, and ensure the integrity of financial records.
• Assist with the development, monitoring, and documentation of the annual organizational budget.
• Manage accounting and financial reporting for major capital projects, including State Capital Appropriations, OFCC billings, and funding releases.
• Monitor and report on GRF revenue, contribution revenue, intercompany transactions, and foundation-related accounting activities.
• Maintain fixed asset records, including capitalization, depreciation, and related reporting requirements.
• Review weekly invoice reports and provide financial analysis, recommendations, and support to departments and management.
• Support the annual audit, year-end close process, and compliance with federal, state, grant, and organizational requirements.
• Develop, implement, and communicate financial policies, procedures, and internal controls to improve operational effectiveness.
• Provide financial guidance, resolve accounting issues, maintain professional expertise, and perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned

Required Education & Experience:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in a relevant field PLUS three to five years relevant working experience.

Desired Skills & Experience:

• Working knowledge of accounting systems
• A strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) is essential for accurate financial reporting
• Understanding of internal controls and fraud prevention in accounting and payroll practices
• Understand basic project management processes
• Ability to communicate with staff and the public, both orally and in writing.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Understanding of financial reporting and budgeting processes
• Proficiency in various office software suites and virtual platforms, including but not limited to Microsoft 365.
• Effective organizational skills, including attention to detail, prioritizing and managing multiple tasks for yourself, and being accountable to the organization for said tasks

Required Competencies:

• Can locate and use resources to get things done, orchestrates multiple activities at once to accomplish a goal, uses resources effectively and efficiently, and arranges information in a useful manner.
• Assumes accountability of role and responsibilities; anticipates the needs of others.
• Able to process information in a consistent manner, simultaneously displaying adaptability when necessary.
• Strategic thinker who is self-directed.
• Engages and collaborates with a variety of internal and external colleagues and stakeholders, taking ownership of the process when appropriate.
• Sound judgement and the ability to make reasonable decisions in the absence of direction.

Application Instructions:

Submit Resume/CV and professional cover letter through Ohio History Connection careers website. For questions or accommodations requests, please email

Ohio History Connection is an equal opportunity employer.